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EventSipho Mutsi dies in police custody
… Seventeen-year-old activist and leader of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), … caused by a blow on top of his head. The minister of law and…
EventJustice Coetzee refuses to lift banishment on four Black newspapers
… newspapers, the Post Transvaal, Saturday Post, Sunday Post and the Sowetan. In additon, the security police served the president and vice-president of the…
EventProgressive Reform Party is formed
… in the wake of the merger between the Progressive Party and the Reform Party. The decision to merge was made at … The merger of the two parties was…
EventRetief Goosen is born.
… nickname "The Goose" became a professional golfer in 1990 and received a world ranking of 22 at that time. He was … Achievements award in 2001. Goosen is…
EventMinister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa’s northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system
… by a radar complex constituting an early warning system, and that the entire coastline was to be covered by the Decca … by P.W. Botha regarding the…
EventNelson Mandela says general strike will go ahead
… power to the people; installation of an interim government and free and fair elections to a constituent assembly. Source: South …
EventNelson Mandela continues his international tour
… African countries such as Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia and Tanzania. In Sweden Mandela had an opportunity to reunite for the first time after 28 years with his…
EventMinister of Public Works Stella Sigcau dies
… Former Transkei Prime Minister and Minister of Public Work Stella Sigcau died at Durban's St … government she was appointed Minister of Public Enterprise and…
EventThe United States shuts its embassy in Nairobi
… after a terrorist threat. Following the threat, the US and British governments warned their citizens to postpone … had destroyed the original structure,…
EventChairman of the IEC resigns
… his protracted dispute with the government over finances and control of the IEC and the administration of elections as reasons. He was …
EventCOSATU withdraws from parliamentary session on budget
… based on expansionary economic policies to promote growth and create jobs. Opposition parties also raised their … for high taxes, which would hamper both job…
EventThree IFP leaders resign
… Party (IFP) leaders, Frank Mdlalose, national chairperson and premier of Kwazulu-Natal province, Ziba Jiyane, Secretary-General and Musi Myeni, leader in the…
EventMahamane Ousmane is overthrown
… Mahamane Ousmane, was toppled in a military coup d'etat and put under arrest in the presidential palace. Coup leader … that Ousmane was under arrest, the…
EventHarold Cressy is born in Rorke’s Drift
… the Teachers League of South Africa (TLSA), educationist and teacher, is born in Rorke's Drift, Kwazulu-Natal . He was … entry to the Rhodes University…
PlaceCarlisle Bridge, Eastern Cape
… Carlisle Bridge is a District of Farmsteads and is known as Carlislebrug. It is located in the Cacadu … a book. Carlisle Bridge is on farm in Eastern Cape…
EventBaden Powell is born in London, England
… Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement in 1908 and British hero at the siege of Mafeking, is born in … to be a distinguished member of the British…
EventBotswana gains independence from Britain
… was elected president by the National Assembly in 1966 and then reelected for two additional terms, until he passed … 1980. Botswana is rich of natural…
Statement on Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, 13 September 2011
… result of a pain in her ankle. She was checked by doctors and subsequently she underwent a minor foot operation which was successful. She is currently…
ArchiveThe failure of the Coloured Persons Represen
… various Coloured political parties within such structures and the latter's gradual adaptation and development, culminating in the inauguration of the …
ArchiveSPRO-CAS Occasional Publication Number 5: Education beyond apartheid
… Africa under apartheid rule. Content include: The nature and function of SPRO-CAS; Introduction; The acceptable … schools; Recommendations; Patterns for the…
Africa in Today’s World by Max Coleman - Book Launch
… economy. The book is a handy up to-date guide on facts and figures on Africa covering information on: Survival … & Income Development includes: Education…
ArchiveInterview with Mr H Molooi
… in which he discusses his acquaintance with Mrs Ngcobo, and his experiences as a labourer at that time. Mrs Ngcobo … held the position of National Secretary…
ArchiveInternational Bulletin, No 25, December 1989
… to the Congresses of the Communist Party of Britain and the Communist Party of Great Britain, SACP participation … anniversary of the Great October Socialist…
Speak - the voice of the community
… struggle against relocations, shack demolitions and evictions. The newspaper reported on the communities' … to lobby for better housing, affordable rents and…
PlaceMea Vota, Rissik Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria
… This dwelling was designed and built in about 1899 by A Westenberg and C van der Made, both engineers employed by the …
PlaceHillside House, 14 Bird Street, Port Elizabeth
… 1824. The building was presumably erected after that date and is richly decorated with a number of Victorian … including its Harbour Master, the Civil…
EventIt is announced in Rawalpindi that Pakistan has decided to cut ties with South Africa
… decided to ban all exports from Pakistan to South Africa and has issued instructions to Pakistan shipping companies not to enter South African ports. Landing…
EventTunisia gains independence from France
… France after two years of negotiations between the French and the Neo-Destour (“New Constitution”) party, which was … the country’s Prime Minister, abolished…
EventThomas Kgope is born
… for whom he worked as electrician, gave him some material and demonstrated basic art techniques to him. He exhibited in 1987 and 1988. References: Sack, S. …
EventPrime Minister Smuts set to replace Pegging Act
… to the House of Assembly, two Whites to the Senate, and three members to the Natal Provincial Council on a communal franchise with educational and property…